Leil Selichot 9764 / סליחות 13524
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13524 occurs after nightfall on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 9761 | 23 Elul 13521 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9762 | 20 Elul 13522 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9763 | 21 Elul 13523 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9764 | 23 Elul 13524 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9765 | 25 Elul 13525 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9766 | 20 Elul 13526 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9767 | 23 Elul 13527 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9768 | 23 Elul 13528 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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